US Bridges

US 52 over Miller Creek

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mile South of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000030A176

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 52 over Miller Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,784 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.10 Mile South of US 119
RouteU.S. Route 5200
Coordinates37.75903, -82.31748
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,784 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 52 over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Miller Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 52 over Miller Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns US 52 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.